BERMAD Fire Protection

400Y Series

Electro-Pneumatically Controlled
Deluge Valve with Local Reset
Model FP 400Y - 6M

The BERMAD model 400Y-6M is an elastomeric,

hydraulic, line pressure operated deluge valve, designed
specifically for advanced fire protection systems and the
latest industry standards.
The 400Y-6M is activated by a 3-way solenoid valve
which in turn activates a pneumatic relay valve that ISO 9001-2000
latches the main valve open until locally reset.
The optional valve position indicator can include a limit
switch suitable for Fire & Gas monitoring systems.
The 400Y-6M is ideal in systems with open nozzles for FM
water or foam discharge, and is available with electric (for
APPROVED Illustration Only)
components to suit any hazardous location.

Benefits and Features Approvals

VdS (in process)

nnSafety and reliability UL-Listed

❑ Time proven, Simple, fail-safe actuation Special System Water Control
❑ Single piece, rugged elastomeric diaphragm seal - Valves, Deluge Type (VLFT)
ISO
ISO 9001-2000
9001-2000


VRSD technology Sizes 1½” - 16”

❑ Obstacle-free, uninterrupted flow path ISO 9001-2000
❑ No mechanical moving parts
FM Approved
❑ Latches open: remains open until reset locally FM
FM for Deluge Sprinkler Systems
nnHigh performance FM
APPROVED
APPROVED
Sizes 1½” - 8”
❑ Very high flow efficiency
❑ Straight through flow Y- type body APPROVED

❑ Approved for PN25 / 365 psi Det Norske Veritas




Type Approval
nnSpecifically designed for fire protection
❑ Face-to-face length standardized to ISO 5752 / EN 558-1 VdS (in
(inprocess)
process)

VdS
❑ Meets the requirements of the industry standards ABS
nnQuick and easy maintenance American Bureau(in process)
of Shipping
❑ In-line serviceable Type Approval
❑ Fast and easy cover removal
❑ Swivel mounted drain valves*
Lloyd’s Register
Type Approval
UALITY
DQ
* not including 1½” & 2” valves IF
IE SY
ST
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EM
CE

CQS
Typical Applications Additional Features
IS

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02

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nnAutomatic water spray systems nnValve position limit switches

nnFoam applications nnLocal valve position indicator beacon
nnCorrosive water supplies nnAlarm pressure switch
nnDual redundant detection systems nnAir maintenance device
nnSea water compatibility
nnDrain valve/s inlet/outlet

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Model FP 400Y - 6M 400Y Series

Operation
(for Illustration Only)

[E]
[8]
[9]
[C]
[7]
[1]
[5]
[6]
[4]

[3] [2]
Valve Closed (set position) Valve Open (operating condition)

The BERMAD model 400Y-6M is held closed by water pressure in the control chamber [1]. Upon release of pressure
from the control chamber, the valve opens.
Under NORMAL conditions, water pressure is supplied to the control chamber by the priming line [2] via the strainer [3],
and restriction orifice [5], it is then trapped in the control chamber by a check valve [4], manual emergency release
[6], and a relay valve (URV-M) [7] The relay valve is held closed by pneumatic pressure supplied through a three-
way solenoid valve [8]. The water pressure trapped in the main valve control chamber holds the diaphragm against
the valve seat, sealing it drip-tight and keeping the system pipes dry.
Under FIRE conditions, water pressure is released from the control chamber. The URV-M opens in response either to
a decrease in pneumatic pilot-line pressure [E] or to the solenoid valve being activated by the fire & gas control
system [C]. This latches the 400Y-6M deluge valve open, allowing water to flow into the system piping and to the
alarm device [9].

System P&ID
Components
1 BERMAD 400Y Deluge Valve
2 Priming Ball Valve
3 Priming Strainer
4 Check Valve
5 Restriction Orifice
6 Manual Emergency Release
7 URV-2-M Relay Valve
8 3-Way Solenoid Valve

Optional System Items

ZS Limit Switch Assembly
DV
I Valve Position Indicator
DV Additional Drain Valve
10 PS Pressure Switch
DC AMD Air Maintenance Device
W Water Motor Alarm
PI Pressure Gauge*
DC Automatic Drip Check Valve*
9 3-Way Alarm Ball Valve*
10 Main Drain Valve*
See also Factory Fitted Options under the
Valve Code Designations on the last page

*Mandatory for FM approval

(suffix A in code designations on page 4)
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Model FP 400Y - 6M 400Y Series
Model: FP 400Y-6M

System Installation
A typical installation of the BERMAD model 400Y-6M features automatic actuation via a relay valve, triggered by a
fusible plug loop. It can also be triggered electrically by a signal from a fire & gas control system or an on-site
emergency pushbutton. When open and fitted with a limit switch the valve can send a feedback signal to a remote
valve status monitoring system.

Optional System Items

Air Maintenance
Device

Water Motor Alarm

Pressure Switch

Valve Position
Indicator

Limit Switch

Strainer (for Illustration Only)

Suggested Specifications:
The deluge valve shall be UL-listed and FM-approved, 25-bar/365-psi rated, with a straight-through, Y-type-body.
The valve shall have an unobstructed flow path, with no stem guide or supporting ribs.
Valve actuation shall be accomplished by a single-piece rolling diaphragm, bonded with a rugged radial seal disk.
The diaphragm assembly shall be the only moving part.
The deluge valve shall include a latching relay pilot valve, a 3-Way solenoid valve FM approved for 25 bar/365 psi
working pressure, with a tolerance of 35% below the rated voltage, a Y-type strainer, a ball drain valve, an automatic
drip-check with manual override, 4-inch pressure gauges, and a manual emergency release housed in a stainless
steel box.
The valve shall be equipped with a dual-color, rotational position indicator, readable from 50 meters enclosed in a
protective switch box. Removing the valve cover for inspection or maintenance shall be in-line and not require
removal of of the trim.
The deluge valve and its entire control trim shall be supplied pre-assembled and hydraulically tested by a factory
certified to ISO 9000 and 9001.
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Model FP 400Y - 6M 400Y Series

Technical Data

G
Available Sizes (inch)
■ Flanged - 1½, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16”
■ Grooved - 1½, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8”
■ Threaded - 1½ & 2”

Pressure Rating

L
■ ANSI#150 - 16 bar / 235 psi
■ ANSI#300 - 1½” to 10” 25 bar / 365 psi
12” to 16” 20 bar / 300 psi
D
F
■ Grooved/Threaded - 25 bar / 365 psi - 25 bar / 365 psi
D

F
Elastomer A B
■ HTNR - Fabric Reinforced High Temperature
A B E C
E C
Compound - See engineering data

1½" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16"
Valve Size
DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150 DN200 DN250 DN300 DN350 DN400
L ANSI #150 mm (in.)
(1) 1
230(9.06) 230(9.06) 310(12.21) 350(13.79) 480(18.91) 600(23.64) 730(28.76) 850(33.49) 980(38.61) 1100(43.34)
L2 ANSI #300 mm (in.) 230(9.06) 238(9.37) 326(12.84) 368(14.50) 506(19.94) 626(24.66) 730(28.76) 888(34.96) 980(38.61) 1100(43.34)
A mm (in.) 330(13.0) 330(13.0) 390(15.4) 398(15.7) 451(17.8) 481(18.9) 481(18.9) 594(23.4) 594(23.4) 594(23.4)
B mm (in.) 300(11.8) 300(11.8) 358(14.1) 368(14.5) 423(16.7) 451(17.8) 451(17.8) 564(22.2) 564(22.2) 564(22.2)
C mm (in.) 241(9.5) 241(9.5) 274(10.8) 290(11.4) 304(12.0) 320(12.6) 320(12.6) 383(15.1) 383(15.1) 408(16.1)
ØD ¾" ¾" 1½" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2"
E mm (in.) 167(6.6) 167(6.6) 191(7.5) 205(8.1) 273(10.7) 338(13.3) 338(13.3) 490(19.3) 490(19.3) 465(18.3)
F mm (in.) 177(7.0) 177(7.0) 107(4.2) 80(3.2) - - - - - -
G mm (in.) 121(4.8) 121(4.8) 111(4.4) 98 50 25 - - - -
Kv m³/h (Cv gpm) 68(79) 80(92) 190(219) 345(398) 790(912) 1160(1340) 1355(1565) 2370(2737) 2850(3292) 3254(3758)
(2)
Leq m (ft) 2(7) 5(16) 7(23) 9(30) 15(49) 27(89) 62(203) 52(171) 59(194) 88(289)
Weight, flanged kg (lbs) 15.26(33.5) 16.66(36.6) 31.36(69.0) 41.36(91.0) 84.66(186.3) 147.86(325.3) 177.86(391.3) 320.86(705.9) 353.86(778.5)399.86(879.7)
Notes: (1) L1 Dimensions are for grooved, threaded and raised face flanged valves
(2)
Leq (Equivalent Pipe Length) refers to turbulent flow in new steel pipe schedule 40, values given for general consideration only
(3)
Dimensions for the trim envelope may vary with specific component positioning

Valve Code Designations

FP 6” 400Y-6M V C A5 PR 4DC NN 6nN

Category code Installation code Coating code Factory Fitted Options Code
Standard FP Vertical V Polyester Red PR General Purpose NEMA-4 Pressure P
Switch (4)
Seawater FS Horizontal H High Build Epoxy ER Ex Proof NEC, Div.1 Pressure Switch (4) P7
Foam Concentrate FC Uncoated UC Ex d ATEX Pressure Switch (4) P9
Single Limit Switch, General Purpose RS
Single Ex d Proximity Limit Switch RS9
Valve Size Double Ex d Proximity Limit Switch RSS9
1½" 40 mm Material Body & Cover (1) code Voltage (3) - Main Valve N.O or N.C
Pressure Gauge Assembly (4)
6
2" 50 mm Ductile Iron A356 (2)
C 24VDC - N.C. 4DC
S.S Glycerin Pressure Gauge Assembly (4)
6n
3" 80 mm Steel ASTM A216 WCB (2)
S 24VDC - N.O. 4DO
Monel Pressure Gauge Assembly (4) 6m
4" 100 mm Stainless Steel 316 N 24VDC - Latch 4DS
Ex Proof NEC Class 1 Div 1 Solenoid 7
6" 150 mm Nickel Al Bronze C95800 U 110VDC - N.C. 5DC
Ex d ATEX Solenoid 9
8" 200 mm Super Duplex Grade 5A D 110VDC - N.O. 5DO
Drain Valve DV
10" 250 mm 110-120/AC - N.C. 5AC
Water Motor Alarm Assembly (4) W
12" 300 mm 110-120/AC - N.O. 5AO
Special Elastomer EPDM E1
14" 350 mm End Connections code 220-240/AC - N.C. 2AC
Special Elastomer NBR E3
16" 400 mm ANSI#150RF A5 220-240/AC - N.O. 2AO
Large Control Filter F
ANSI#150FF a5
Notes: Valve Position Indicator RI
ANSI#300RF A3
(1)
Other materials available S.S Solenoid Valve K
see engineering data ISO PN16 16 Tubing & Fittings Code S.S 316 Trim Accessories N
(2)
Coated internally and externally ISO PN25 25 Stainless Steel 316 NN Stainless Steel 316 Seat T
(3)
FM approved with 24VDC only
Grooved ANSI C606 VI Monel 400 MM
(4)
Supplied loose Pressure Transmitter (4) Q
(5)
Mandatory for FM approved valves Super Duplex DD Drain and Indicating Components (5) A

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